Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 3rd Match, UAE ODI Tri Series 2026

Match Details: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd Match, UAE ODI Tri Series 2026, Wednesday 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM IST (3:30 PM local time), Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

This is the last league game before Friday’s final. Afghanistan have already won one game and only need to avoid a big loss. Bangladesh lost their first game to Zimbabwe by 99 runs, so they must win, and win well, to reach the final. If Afghanistan win, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe go through.

Recent Form

Afghanistan:

• 19 Oct vs Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi: Won by 158 runs. Afghanistan 294 all out, Zimbabwe 136 all out. Sediqullah Atal 102 off 110, Ibrahim Zadran 90 off 96. Rashid Khan 4/17, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/15.
• Before this series, Afghanistan won all four ODIs against Ireland.

Bangladesh:

• 17 Oct vs Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi: Lost by 99 runs. Zimbabwe 271/8, Bangladesh 172 all out in 33.4 overs. Tanzid Hasan 46 off 38, Saif Hassan 26 and 2/17, Rishad Hossain 23. Taskin Ahmed 3/44.
• 11 Jul vs Zimbabwe, Harare: Won by 7 wickets. Tanzid Hasan 94.

Points Table

Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
Afghanistan	1	1	0	2	+3.160
Zimbabwe	2	1	1	2	-0.590
Bangladesh	1	0	1	0	-1.980

Zimbabwe have finished their games. Bangladesh need a big win to pass Zimbabwe on net run rate.

AFG vs BAN Head To Head

Afghanistan won the last ODI series between these teams 3-0 in the UAE in October 2025. Rashid Khan took 11 wickets in that series. Afghanistan have won 6 of the last 10 ODIs between the two sides.

AFG vs BAN Squads

Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC & WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai

Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy (C), Nurul Hasan (WK), Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Al Islam

Team news: Litton Das is out of the series with a hip injury, so Towhid Hridoy leads Bangladesh and Nurul Hasan keeps wicket. Mehidy Hasan Miraz missed the first game with a fever and may be back.

Pitch Report

Zayed Cricket Stadium has been good for batting early and good for spin later. Zimbabwe made 271/8 and Afghanistan made 294 in the first two games. Both chasing sides were bowled out cheaply, for 172 and 136.

Spinners have done the damage. Rashid Khan took 4/17 in eight overs. For fantasy, pick at least three spinners and the top order batters who can bat long. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 270 looks like a good total.

Weather Report

It will be sunny and warm in Abu Dhabi, around 32°C, with no chance of rain. A full 50 over game is expected.

Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy (C), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Afghanistan should keep the XI that beat Zimbabwe. Mehidy plays for Bangladesh only if he is fit, with Mosaddek Hossain the option if not. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Rashid Khan (AFG, all rounder): 4/17 in eight overs against Zimbabwe, and 11 wickets in the last series against Bangladesh. Also hits big lower down.
2. Sediqullah Atal (AFG, batter): 102 off 110 on Sunday. He also made 111 in the Test in Abu Dhabi.
3. Ibrahim Zadran (AFG, batter): 90 off 96 on Sunday. Opens and bats long.
4. Tanzid Hasan (BAN, batter): 46 off 38 in the first game and 94 against Zimbabwe in July.
5. Taskin Ahmed (BAN, bowler): 3/44 in the first game, all with the new ball.
6. Saif Hassan (BAN, all rounder): 26 with the bat and 2/17 with the ball against Zimbabwe.
7. Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG, bowler): 2/15 in five overs on Sunday.

AFG vs BAN Fantasy Team: Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal (Vc), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy

All rounders: Rashid Khan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Saif Hassan

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, AM Ghazanfar

Captain: Rashid Khan. An all rounder who took 4/17 on Sunday and has 11 wickets in his last series against Bangladesh.

Vice captain: Sediqullah Atal. Hundreds in his last Test and his last ODI at this ground.

AFG vs BAN Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (Vc), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto

All rounders: Rashid Khan, Saif Hassan (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, AM Ghazanfar

Captain: Saif Hassan. An all rounder who scored 26 and took 2/17 last game. Few people will make him captain.

Vice captain: Ibrahim Zadran. 90 on Sunday and opens the batting.

Differentials: Rishad Hossain made 23 with the bat last game and bowls leg spin on a turning pitch. Azmatullah Omarzai bats in the middle and bowls seam. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a good pick only if he is confirmed in the XI.

Also Read: Best Fantasy Apps 2026 — Free Contests, Referral Codes and Honest Reviews

Match Prediction

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh 3-0 the last time these teams played ODIs, and they were very good against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Their spinners, led by Rashid, suit this ground. Bangladesh are without their captain Litton Das and were bowled out for 172 in their first game. They need a big win, which puts them in a tough spot. Our pick is Afghanistan to win.

AFG vs BAN Fantasy Team: FAQs

Who will win Afghanistan vs Bangladesh today?
Afghanistan are in better form and have the stronger spin attack. We pick Afghanistan.

What is the AFG vs BAN Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Rashid Khan as captain and Sediqullah Atal as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Saif Hassan as captain and Ibrahim Zadran as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi?
It is good for batting early and helps spin later. Teams batting first made 271 and 294 in this series. Around 270 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh?
Afghanistan should keep the XI that beat Zimbabwe, led by Rahmat Shah. Bangladesh are led by Towhid Hridoy, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz back if he is fit. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AFG vs BAN?
Rashid Khan, Saif Hassan and Mohammad Nabi are the best all rounder picks. Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran are also strong options.

What time does Afghanistan vs Bangladesh start?
The match starts at 5:00 PM IST on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. That is 3:30 PM local time in Abu Dhabi.